Portfolio Dump 2018 Designs

I was just going through my past designs and thought I'd share. I encourage you to go through your oldie but goody creations . See what you can recreate. You have learned new tips and skills that you can use now to make the old new. I'm putting these creations back in rotation with new experience and equipment. #makingearrings #handpaintedearrings#createwithme #Reinventitchallenge #Letesha

2025/11/3 Edited to

... Read moreRevisiting your past designs, especially from 2018, can be an exciting journey into rediscovering your artistic evolution. If you take a closer look at your handmade earrings from that year, you might notice techniques or styles that, with your current experience, can be transformed into even more beautiful pieces. The concept of reinventing old designs taps into creativity by encouraging you to update your work using the latest techniques, tools, and trends. For example, handpainted earrings that once used simple color palettes may now be enhanced with bolder strokes or mixed media. Experimenting with different finishes or combining materials you didn't previously use can add fresh appeal. The hashtag #makingearrings and #handpaintedearrings communities offer abundant inspiration and showcase how fellow crafters breathe new life into their art. Additionally, participating in challenges like the #Reinventitchallenge provides motivation and community support. It invites you to share your journey of transforming old pieces into modern statement accessories. This not only improves your skills but also creates engagement with other makers. Don’t underestimate the power of your earlier work; those ‘oldie but goody creations’ hold potential waiting to be unlocked. By rotating them back into your portfolio with updated craftsmanship and modern equipment, you can captivate both longtime followers and new audiences. Embrace this process as a creative refresh, blending nostalgia with innovation to elevate your handmade earring collection.